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AU53 WAJ

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

160,946 mi
Last recorded160,946 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 WAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 160,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 160,946 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 156,777 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 153,143 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 149,576 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 141,495 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 135,439 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 135,439 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 132,060 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 130,086 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015
Pass 3 Jan 2014 122,622 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 117,447 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 110,829 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 101,031 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 94,295 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 88,179 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 79,927 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 76,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Citroen Dispatch?

Based on 1,114,316 MOT tests across 87,828 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
8,093
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
87,828
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,685
Registration plate lamp not working 26,287
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26,227
position lamp(s) not working 24,481
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 15,659
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AU53 WAJ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2003 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 91,010 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Dispatch fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU53 WAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Dispatch typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU53 WAJ registered?

AU53 WAJ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 December 2003.

Is AU53 WAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 WAJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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